Top High Profile Copyright Infringement Cases In Music

Published on 04/04/2018
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Shakira Vs. Ramon Arias Vasquez (2014)

A federal judge dismissed this case involving Shakira’s song “Loca” and Ramon Arias Vasquez’s song “Loca con Su Tiguere.” It was revealed a key piece of evidence (a cassette tape which Vasquez claimed to have recorded the original song) was fake.

Shakira Vs. Ramon Arias Vasquez

Shakira Vs. Ramon Arias Vasquez

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Demi Lovato Vs. Sleigh Bells (2016)

Indie rock band Sleigh Bells filed a suit against Demi Lovato stating her song “Stars” contained material from their song “Infinity Guitars.” The case was settled outside of court and the details were not disclosed to the public.

Demi Lovato Vs. Sleigh Bells

Demi Lovato Vs. Sleigh Bells

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